mechanisms and essential concepts

Question 1

shoulder joint vs shoulder girdle

Answer 1

Shoulder Girdle is made up of 2 bones: Clavicle & Scapula
Shoulder joint: is the true shoulder joint (glenohumeral)

Question 2

role of rotator cuff

Answer 2

stabilizing the shoulder joint, enabling a wide range of motion, and controlling shoulder movements.

Question 3

kapandji thumb opposition scale

Answer 3

Scale used by many clinicians to quantify function of thumb and hand
—Low score – 0, cannot oppose thumb
—High score – 10, full opposition and function

Question 4

proper sitting position

Answer 4

Both feet flat on the floor
* Avoid crossing legs
* Knees at the same height or slightly lower than
the hips
* Keep a neutral spine
Sitting incorrectly or for long periods
of time can cause:
—Herniated discs
—Sciatica
—Degenerative disc disease
—Spinal stenosis
—Muscle strains
—Osteoarthritis

Question 5

core stability

Answer 5

What is considered your true core
muscle?
—Transverse abdominus
* What is a major cause of back pain?
—Weak multifidus due to a weak core
ANYTHING that throws your
body off balance is considered a core exercise

Question 6

CPR form and technique

Answer 6

Adults: both hands interlocked between nipples
Children 1-8: one hand between nipples
Babies: two fingers just below nipple line